Colonial era
9 Oct
The Queen’s passing undoubtedly had a colonial undertone for some regions of the world, particularly in Africa, where her influence still loomed large. As Nigeria celebrates its 62nd independence from British rule this month, memories of slavery and colonialism are bound to fill the minds and hearts of Nigerians and many Africans alike. Here we…
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A few years ago, a successful national conference of VERBS IN THE ERA OF COLONIAL IMPOSITION was held by Roadside University (motto: short cut, long cut, just cut! mission statement: short time, long time, any time!). In the time of colonial rule in the country verbs were limited. Colonial officers taught our people about what…
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